FY2009 - Former Fort Ord - Environmental Cleanup

STATUS
Parcel: MONTEREY COUNTY (FORA) (FOSET 5) (2290
acres),SEASIDE (FORA) (FOSET 5) (615.43 acres)
Regulatory Driver: CERCLA
Program: BRAC-MMRP
MRSPP Score:
Evaluation pending
Contaminants of Concern: Munitions and explosives of
concern (MEC)
Media of Concern: Soil
BRAC Round: BRAC II
SITE DESCRIPTION
CLEANUP/EXIT STRATEGY
Site ID: FTO-018-R-01
Site Name: MULTI-USE RANGE AREA - SEA
Phases Start End
PA................... 200111........ 200306
RI/FS............... 200710........ 201409
RIP Date:
The site strategy for this range complex includes project oversight for the ESCA project and some specific LTM for Army
responsibilities not covered by the ESCA project.
The entire site is part of the ESCA project that is currently in progress. ESCA ACRES: 452.5 and the number of acres reported in
the CTT report does not match the number of acres for the ESCA project at this range complex. The CTT report contained a
mapping error. The MR portion of AEDB-R has been revised as follows: FTO-018-R-01 is now 452.5 acres and FTO-016-R-01
is now 550.78.
An explanation of the remedial activities for Tracks 0-3 can be found in the Cleanup Program Summary section.
N/A
RC Date: 201409
This complex (FTO-018-R-01) is located on the western edge of the impact area includes the hardstand, firing lines, and
preparation areas for approximately nine small arms and mortar ranges used from the 1930s until the base was closed in 1994 that
are now adjacent to a connector highway and local residential areas. The ranges of the complex (FTO-018-R-01) are currently
fenced and patrolled. The entire area will be transferred to the adjacent municipalities. The area is subject to the requirements of a
pending MR RI/FS. A non-time critical removal action was completed in 2004, except in areas where site conditions preclude
anomaly detection/identification (e.g. a berm).
In March 2007 the Army and FORA entered into an ESCA concerning a total of 3,426 acres of the former Fort Ord property. These
acreages affect 12 munitions response sites. The property will be transferred to FORA under the early transfer authority. ESCA
requires FORA to complete environmental response activities necessary to obtain site closeout under CERCLA (except Army
obligations that are listed in the ESCA) in areas included in the ESCA. The ESCA grant has been paid to FORA according to a
schedule described in the agreement. Even though the munitions response responsibilities associated with the ESCA areas have
been transferred to FORA, the BRAC office will provide oversight of FORA's ESCA activities as described in the ESCA (reference:
ESCA Section C.4.2) Approximately 452.5 acres (rounded to 453 acres) of FTO-018-R-01 are included in the ESCA project.
This range complex includes the Fort Ord designated MRS sites MRS-SEA.1 through 4, and MRS-MOCO.2. These sites require
RAs which will be addressed by the ESCA. Some activities will be retained by the Army for this site: development of a five-year
review report, restoration advisory board (RAB) activities, and administrative record documentation until the site is closed via the
ESCA process. These activities are in addition to ESCA oversight. It is expected that the entire site will be closed with the
completion of the ESCA in FY14.
The number of acres reported in the CTT report does not match the number of acres for the ESCA project at this range complex.
The CTT report contained a mapping error; a small portion was incorrectly included in the range complex. The MR portion of
AEDB-R has been revised as follows: FTO-018-R-01 is now 452.5 acres and FTO-016-R-01 is now 550.78.
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